Activities
Watersports
Diving Fully equipped private diving trips are arranged for guests with our professional guides. The reefs’ just off
the coast of Coral Lodge 15.41 are perfect for novice divers as well as providing more challenging dives for the more experienced. The reefs have hard and soft corals and therefore attract a great variety of small fish.
Guests often encounter dolphins whilst diving off these reefs’.

Snorkelling We provide guests with snorkelling gear and sail them out to the best snorkelling spots by dhow.
Snorkelling trips are generally followed by a delicious picnic lunch on one of the uninhabited islands.

Canoeing An unforgettable way to explore the mangroves is by canoe during high tide. Our local guides will assist when needed in spotting native birds, mangrove crabs and other indigenous animals.

Whale watching August and September are the best months to view the humpback whales on their yearly migration. These magnificent mammals can be viewed from the beach, or alternatively guests can step onboard
a boat and sail out for a closer view of the whales.
Sailing Learn to sail the traditional Mozambican dhow during a sundowner cruise.

Windsurfing The breeze over the Indian Ocean makes it the perfect spot for learning to windsurf.

Fishing Guests can fish from the dhow. Our chef will then prepare the catch for a sumptuous fresh dinner.

Culture
Ilha de Moçambique A visit to Ilha de Moçambique should not be missed during a stay at Coral Lodge 15.41.
The former Portuguese capital of East Africa still looks as it did 300 years ago. The lodge looks out over the northern
point of the island, the San Sebastião Fort (1558 AD). The fort and countless other colonial buildings are remnants of a bygone era and can be explored by guests at their own pace. Alternatively our local guides are available to lead the guests to hidden spots where they will tell stories and explain in detail the facts of the islands controversial history.

Macua people Guests are welcome to visit local villages where they can stroll through the local market, visit a family and learn about the traditional lives of the Macuan people. Guests can also admire the traditional craftsmanship or attend a Tufa singing and dancing performance.
Local cuisine Join our head chef on her visit to the local market and learn to cook her favourite Mozambican
dishes back at the lodge.

Nature
Varanda Coral Lodge 15.41 is built in Varanda, a privately owned reserve. Varanda is a peninsula home to a large Laguna, from which the tides offer life to the mangrove forest behind the sand dunes, the breeding ground for
many sea creatures. The area is visited by east African birds and is habited by bush babies, monkeys, snakes and mongoose. There is the option of exploring Varanda either by canoe or on foot.

Bird watching Mozambique is renowned for its unspoiled bird watching. Varanda is a great place to look for unique birds in the early morning or late afternoon. Our guides will help guests spot and identify the birds, or the guests are welcome to simply go out and search for them alone.

Romance
Sunset sail Let our captain sail guests out to sea in the local dhow. With drinks in hand guests can admire the sunset
and enjoy regular dolphin sightings.

Private lunch Following a mornings activity, or even having sailed straight from the lodge, guests arrive at one of
the uninhabited islands to find a picnic lunch served in the shade of parasols. Equipment will be available for the
guests to snorkel directly off the island.

Beach dinner Guests can enjoy the culinary food cooked especially for them at a secluded, candlelit table on the beach.

Reading
If guests are looking to thoroughly indulge themselves in local Mozambican culture then they may be looking
for some relevant books to read prior to, or even during their holiday. A suggested book would be ‘Mozambique
Mysteries’ by Lisa St Aubin de Terán. It offers an enlightening insight into living in Northern Mozambique.

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